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prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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2
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caprylic/capric triglyceride
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A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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3
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peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides
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4
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peg-8 beeswax
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Helps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)
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5
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cetearyl alcohol
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A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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6
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sorbitan stearate
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Helps water and oil mix together
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7
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sambucus nigra (elderberry) seed oil
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8
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peg-60 almond glycerides
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9
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fragrance (parfum
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An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
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10
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silica
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Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
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11
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avena sativa (oat) kernel oil
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An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
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12
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triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil
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A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
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13
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butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter
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A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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14
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citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel cera
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15
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glycerin
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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16
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lecithin
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Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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17
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borago officinalis (starflower) seed oil
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A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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18
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phenoxyethanol
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A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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19
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cocos nucifera (coconut) oil
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An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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20
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citronellol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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21
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geraniol
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
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22
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acacia decurrens (mimosa) flower wax
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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23
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rosa multiflora (rose) flower cera
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24
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tocopherol
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Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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25
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rosa canina (rosehip) fruit oil
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A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
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26
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carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil
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An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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27
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benzyl salicylate
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
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28
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simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil
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Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
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29
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rose extract
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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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30
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pelargonium graveolens (geranium) oil
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31
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rosa damascena (rose) flower oil
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Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
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32
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rosa damascena (rose) extract
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33
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padina pavonica thallus extract
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Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
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34
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citric acid
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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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Maria from WIMJ 
